Tag Archives: Urban Tips

“Where is a dog friendly beach near Boston where my dog can swim?”, might be the most popular question from Boston dog owners during the summer. I love going to the beach for a swim and so does my dog. Swimming is a great way to burn off extra energy and let them cool off at the same time. Besides, dogs playing in the ocean

An urban dog with a high prey drive has its challenges when living in a city like Boston. There are many breeds of dogs whose instinct to hunt may consume all other rational thought when the slightest hint of wildlife is nearby.

At the end of the day, living in Boston with our dog has been a spectacular experience. Boston is simply a beautiful city that is still small enough to run into friends and large enough where there is always something new to do, even with your dog.

There is plenty of confusion when it comes to finding a restaurant in Boston where dogs are allowed. I think most everyone understands dogs are restricted from going inside a business which prepares and serves food unless your dog is a service animal. Many dog owners understand your only hope is to find an outdoor patio where your dog might be

Our dog is always shedding, his capacity to shed his short white hair is amazing. Besides a better diet, the Roomba Vacuum is great for cleaning up after your dog. Our review of our Roomba Vacuum from iRobot

In our current apartment, the front door had a gap at the bottom where our dog would see the shadows of feet passing by. He started to fall into the habit of laying in the living room so he could see down the hall at the front door. When bored he would lay at the front door listening, sniffing and watching for would be intruders. We resolved that problem with a

Unload your loaded dog, before you go… “Go where?” you ask. Anywhere, walking or hiking in public parks, the city sidewalks, an outdoor cafe in the South End, the list is endless. If you give your dog a moment to go to the bathroom in advance, you can save yourself the hassle of carrying around a bag of poop or an awkward moment on a busy sidewalk. I

The other day I was trying to cut across Boston faster than usual when I decided to catch a cab; with my dog. As I stood on the side of the street trying to figure out which taxis were empty and which were occupied (Why don’t they turn the for hire lights on and off like New York taxis?), I began to recognize it was taking longer than usual. It was the fear in one

The MBTA or the mass transit system in Boston is made of of a subway/trolley called the “T”, water shuttles, busses, commuter rails and the commuter ferry. Here is our experience of riding the MBTA with our large dog.